When a girl/ boy tells you that they’ve had a crush on you in the past to deceive you into believing they don’t like you, when In reality they do. They name comes from the fact that sometimes when playing hide and seek the hider will go back to the same place with the logic they won’t expect me to go back again
Girl:” I used to like you like a year ago”
Boy:”really, cool”
Boys friend:” man she used the hide and seek effect”
Boy:”really, cool”
Boys friend:” man she used the hide and seek effect”
by Don’t.worry.about.it December 18, 2019
Get the Hide and seek effect mug.The strange sensation one may feel when an object, person, or concept they hadn't considered for a very long time suddenly crops up at several moments in the same day, or across a very brief period of time.
It often gives the impression that one is being 'followed around' by the entity in question, and several philosophical debates have been raised as to whether the frequency of the sightings is increased as a result of a universal anomaly, or simply the fact that being re-exposed to the object makes one more susceptible to perceive it in daily life.
Named for the first recorded instance, involving Gwen Stefani.
It often gives the impression that one is being 'followed around' by the entity in question, and several philosophical debates have been raised as to whether the frequency of the sightings is increased as a result of a universal anomaly, or simply the fact that being re-exposed to the object makes one more susceptible to perceive it in daily life.
Named for the first recorded instance, involving Gwen Stefani.
"Oh my gosh, it's The Gwen Stefani Effect. I hadn't thought about Silverchair for so many years, but I just heard them on the radio and my friends mentioned them at school today! Am I being followed?"
by Chrisyntax March 19, 2016
Get the The Gwen Stefani Effect mug.A term for the sensation felt by audiences while watching films or television shows with poorly written plots. The "Make-Believe" Effect creates the feeling that, rather than being developed by a professional writing team, a film's storyline was thought up on the spot by children playing make believe (likely during school recess).
The effect has a variety of causes, such as plot holes, use of cliches, unconvincing acting, obvoius plot armor surrounding important characters, or events in the storyline that seem too convenient. This effect is most commonly experienced by individuals viewing blockbuster action, sci-fi, and superhero films.
Longterm exposure to the "Make-Believe" Effect can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Sudden rise in blood pressure.
- Profound depression upon realizing that the American film industry has gone creatively bankrupt.
- Loss of balance.
- Deeply held resentment towards the actors, directors, and companies profiting from the creation of such poorly
written films.
- A sense of isolation among individuals who lack the ability to critically evaluate what they're watching.
Unsurprisingly, researchers have discovered that dumb people possess a natural immunity to the "Make-Believe" effect.
If you think you are experiencing longterm symptoms of the "Make-Believe" effect, experts recommend abstaining from films belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, going outside, or reading books for a change you stupid oaf.
The effect has a variety of causes, such as plot holes, use of cliches, unconvincing acting, obvoius plot armor surrounding important characters, or events in the storyline that seem too convenient. This effect is most commonly experienced by individuals viewing blockbuster action, sci-fi, and superhero films.
Longterm exposure to the "Make-Believe" Effect can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:
- Sudden rise in blood pressure.
- Profound depression upon realizing that the American film industry has gone creatively bankrupt.
- Loss of balance.
- Deeply held resentment towards the actors, directors, and companies profiting from the creation of such poorly
written films.
- A sense of isolation among individuals who lack the ability to critically evaluate what they're watching.
Unsurprisingly, researchers have discovered that dumb people possess a natural immunity to the "Make-Believe" effect.
If you think you are experiencing longterm symptoms of the "Make-Believe" effect, experts recommend abstaining from films belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, going outside, or reading books for a change you stupid oaf.
Poe Dameron: "We've decoded the intel from the First Order spy, and it confirms the worst. Somehow Palpatine returned."
Innocent Moviegoer: "Oh REALLY?!! Ok.... SURE. Great writing JJ Abrams. Unfuckingbelievable." *collapses from shock*
(3 days later)
Moviegoer (waking up): "Where am I?"
Doctor: "You're in a hospital. You nearly died 3 days ago after experiencing The "Make-Believe" Effect."
Moviegoer: Damn it JJ!
Innocent Moviegoer: "Oh REALLY?!! Ok.... SURE. Great writing JJ Abrams. Unfuckingbelievable." *collapses from shock*
(3 days later)
Moviegoer (waking up): "Where am I?"
Doctor: "You're in a hospital. You nearly died 3 days ago after experiencing The "Make-Believe" Effect."
Moviegoer: Damn it JJ!
by mynameisbucket June 7, 2022
Get the The "Make-Believe" Effect mug.The Tim McGraw effect takes place whenever you associate a certain thing with a past lover. Usually this occurs because it was an interest/passion of said person. Comes from the Taylor Swift song “Tim McGraw” where she sings the line “when you hear Tim McGraw, I hope you think of me”.
“Bro every time I hear a Nicki Minaj Song I think of Brittney. She would always play her music in the car.”
“Yeah—its the Tim McGraw Effect”
“Yeah—its the Tim McGraw Effect”
by Nicki is my idol January 30, 2021
Get the The Tim McGraw Effect mug.Shotgunning beers in consecutive order to gain a drunk or buzzed feeling with fewer beers then it would take normally.
by Blair_lg March 19, 2007
Get the Shotgun effect mug.When hitting a fat chick from behind, the massive tidal wave of fat that is created from the push-in, which eventually comes back and pushes you out.
by sunday52211 August 2, 2011
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Sam offered Will a piece of gum and then Rob and Kevin asked, and then grabbed without recieving any answer, some gum for themselves. Thus the chewing gum effect was born!
by The Hooligan from Hell February 3, 2010
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